VASCULAR
TYPES OF ARTERIES
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Question
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This artery supplies blood to the anterior (front) parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck and side of the head.
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Internal carotid artery
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External carotid artery
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Occipital artery
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Parietal artery
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The ECA provides the majority of blood supply to the meninges, scalp, and face. It originates at the carotid bifurcation and lies superficial and medial to the ICA.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your carotid arteries are located in your neck. Your left common carotid artery arises from your aortic arch, while your right common carotid artery arises from your brachiocephalic artery (trunk).
Detailed explanation-3: -The external carotid artery has eight branches: the superior thyroid, ascending pharyngeal, lingual, facial, occipital, posterior auricular, maxillary and superficial temporal arteries.
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